Natalie Middleton
One in six business drivers feel ‘invincible’ when driving
In fact, one in six (16%) business drivers feel invincible when driving, claiming that they never consider their safety to be at risk, according to research … Read More »
Carmakers slammed for ‘unrealistic’ fuel claims
Independent tests carried by the independent consumer company found that 98% of the cars tested couldn’t match or beat their miles per gallon (mpg) claims. In … Read More »
Vauxhall launches ‘Fill4Free’ AdBlue service for fleets
Dubbed ‘Fill4Free’, the new service forms part of Vauxhall’s Service4Fleet standards that offer fleet customers money-saving, fixed-cost menu servicing at over 400 Vauxhall retailers nationwide. The … Read More »
Only one month to enter Brake's Fleet Safety Awards 2015
Held as the organisation celebrates its 20th birthday, the awards programme recognises the achievements of organisations and individuals working to reduce the number of road crashes … Read More »
ACFO's May seminar to place spotlight on managing fleet operating costs
Last chance to book for May ACFO seminar on managing fleet operating costs The all-day 8 May event is being hosted by Jaguar Land Rover at … Read More »
IAM urges political parties to address road safety & risk management in manifestos
Despite road accidents being the leading cause of death for males and females between five and 19, and the third leading cause of death for both … Read More »
Productivity in UK automotive manufacturing reaches all-time high, reports SMMT
Released today (23 April), the figures show that domestic production rose 1.9% in March with 144,893 cars built – the best March since 2006. Manufacturing output … Read More »
Chevin to introduce new version of FleetWave Mobile
FleetWave Mobile is being launched in its latest HTML5 iteration, designed to work as an Apple iOS or Google Android mobile data capture device on either … Read More »
Audi says new synthetic fuel could make a significant contribution to climate protection
Audi has begun production of a synthetic diesel fuel, which is said to be carbon-neutral, at a pilot plant in Dresden.
Jaama strengthens support team
Goodger, who replaces Bob Leighfield as he retires from Jaama, is an experienced target driven operations/service delivery manager and brings 25 years’ experience at Birmingham City … Read More »
Ideal Clean Services continues long-standing relationship with Toyota
Established almost 70 years, Ideal provides quality commercial and industrial cleaning services to customers nationwide. Its vehicle fleet is a key element in its mission to … Read More »
Pendragon Vehicle Management Showcases Digital Fleet at Silverstone Fleet Show
Taking place at the iconic Silverstone Circuit on 12 May 2015, the Fleet World Fleet Show brings together fleet suppliers, leading industry executives and fleet trade … Read More »
Mileage-savvy fleets reaping gains of lower fuel prices, reports TMC
Customers of The Miles Consultancy, whose drivers use TMC's audited mileage capture solution, covered three million (9.4%) fewer business miles last February than in February 2014. … Read More »
Euro NCAP awards 5 stars to Vitara & 4 to Fiat 500X & Mazda2
In the results, the Suzuki Vitara scored figures of 89% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant, 76% for pedestrian and 75% for safety assist. … Read More »
Free guide provides advice on charge point procurement for fleets
The free guide is the first on the subject issued by the UK Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (UK EVSE) Association and has been written by Cenex, … Read More »
A591 in Lake District deemed to be nation’s best driving road
That’s according to Avis, which has created the Avis Driving Ratio (ADR) to determine once and for all the leader of the list of great UK … Read More »
Fleets warned to sharpen up on drug & alcohol policies or face penalties
Effective from 2 March 2015, the new legislation covers 16 drugs – both illegal and prescription – and means that motorists could face much tougher penalties … Read More »
EMIS Group awards sole contract hire deal to Zenith
EMIS Group has 1,800 staff working with over 10,000 healthcare organisations across the UK, and previously handled the entire fleet operation in-house. All of its vehicles … Read More »
Autohorn adds to fleet with new Toyota models
Already a well-established Toyota customer, the York-based business is taking delivery of a wide range of cars, from the Aygo to the Hilux Invincible advanced Prius … Read More »
DFC Belfast partners with RAC to offer breakdown and telematics services
Belfast-based vehicle management company DFC have signed a deal with the RAC to provide breakdown recovery, accident management and telematics services as standard on all its … Read More »
RAC comments on party manifesto launches
Conservative RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “The Conservatives’ continued commitment to investing in the strategic road network to ease congestion and add resilience, and tackling … Read More »
Inchcape Fleet Solutions to present recently launched competitive tendering solution, Autobid at Silverstone Fleet Show
Inchcape Fleet Solutions has been providing flexible fleet management solutions to Corporate, Government and Non-profit sector clients throughout the UK for more than 50 years and … Read More »
Lex Autolease launches new Driver Portal
The Lex Autolease Driver Portal (driver.lexautolease.co.uk) is accessible from PCs, smartphones or tablets, and features an extensive range of tools designed to help those drivers looking … Read More »
Political party manifestos failing to address major fleet issues, says BVRLA
After close examination of the manifestos published by the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, UKIP and Green Party, BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: “Aside from some … Read More »
Grundfos Pumps Ltd reduces daily rental spend by 42% with car sharing scheme
Grundfos has been an Alphabet customer for over four years and, following consultation with Alphabet, has introduced a BMW 320 EfficientDynamics, equipped with Alphabet’s AlphaCity Corporate … Read More »
National garage network reports fleet business developments
The new network has introduced the in2-Connect online electronic trading platform for vehicle maintenance transactions and has also become the approved fitters of remanufactured car and … Read More »
De-fleet sector values remain consistent in March, reports Manheim
The latest figures show that the average selling-price of a de-fleeted vehicle in March stood at £7,318 – just £1 short of February's total. The recent … Read More »
Discussions regarding ownership of LeasePlan Corporation terminated
Last month saw the leasing and fleet management announce that discussions about a potential divestment of LeasePlan Corporation NV were taking place. In a statement at … Read More »
Ford unveils new luxury Vignale Mondeo
Available to order from May at new flagship FordStores opening across the UK, the Ford Vignale Mondeo is the first new model to be introduced as … Read More »
Pump prices rise despite oil price falls
Latest figures from the AA show that average petrol prices have risen from 111.92p a litre in mid March to 113.29p in mid April, a 1.37p … Read More »
